Blessings #401 to 435

401.  The chance to watch Calli compete at the state track meet and get another PR - 9 feet!

402.  An unexpected road trip with Sandy

403.  Finding a tasty “hole-in-the-wall” place for lunch in an unfamiliar town

404.  Excitement from colleagues, friends and family for Calli’s accomplishments

405.  Being able to Skype with Colby while he is in Mexico

Another Top 40 Seattle Trip - Blessings #387 to 400

Every year another 8th Grade Seattle trip serves up many blessings and reminds me why I do what I do - teach. This year was no different. It actually starts before the trip itself, even at the beginning of the year when I hear from students that one of their goals for the year is to make the cut for the trip (blessing #387). It is even better when I see it motivate them in their work in class (#388) and better still when I hear from parents that they are seeing the effort at home as well (#389). As the trip draws near, the anticipation of the students and their excitement to receive their invitation can be felt. One of the greatest moments is delivering the invitation (#390), especially to some who thought they might not make it (Parker and Ben #391).